SSM Health St. Clare Meadows Care Center

SSM Health St. Clare Meadows Care Center sits at 1414 Jefferson St. in Baraboo, WI and offers a range of care options like assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care at Pine Villa, and rehabilitation services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and you know, there are 102 certified beds available and nurses on staff 24/7, so help's always on hand. The center's backed by SSM Health, which means you get access to expert guidance on things like long-term care, family caregiving, and even info on long-term care insurance, which can be handy if you're trying to plan ahead or help someone you care for. They've got policies in place for things like pressure ulcer care, making sure residents don't develop sores, and strict rules about physical restraints and bed rails, using them only if a doctor says they're needed, though it's important to know there's been an infection-related deficiency reported in their inspections, so things aren't perfect, but they do get monitored for safety and quality of care. The nurse turnover rate is at 34%, and each resident gets about 4 nurse hours a day, which keeps things running but isn't the very highest, just steady enough that the basics get covered. You'll find a warm atmosphere with spacious common areas, pretty grounds, and places like an indoor atrium, main street shops, a beauty salon, and outdoor patios, so it's not all medical-there's a bit of life and comfort to it. Meals cater to different needs, with options for no-sugar or low-sodium, and rooms can have private baths, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and easy access for people with disabilities, so the basics are met for comfort and convenience. They also offer spiritual support, social activities, and recreation, and families can use respite care for short stays, or look into hospice when it's necessary, which helps cover the whole range from lighter assistance to heavy care. There's a focus on supporting people with memory challenges, especially through Pine Villa Memory Care, and the campus even has Pine Glen Senior Apartments and The Pines Assisted Living for folks who want a different level of independence. Reviewers tend to rate it about 4.3 out of 5 from 48 reviews, showing that most families find the care and services reliable, even if there's room for improvement, and like most places of its kind, they're licensed and follow rules on safety and inspections, so you know care standards have to be met.